White Bobcat skid steer with forestry mulcher clearing land in Florida

Our Story

Meet the Owner
of Klaus Excavation

Locally owned. Hard‑working. Straight‑shooting. When you hire Klaus Excavation, you’re hiring Virgil — the guy who shows up, runs the machine, and makes sure your land is ready the right way the first time.

Virgil standing next to his skid steer
Dunnellon, Florida

A Local Owner You Can Count On

Virgil Klaus brings a lifetime of hard work and a ranch-raised work ethic to every job. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he spent decades running a business and developing small ranch-ettes before a chapter in the Texas Hill Country. Now settled in Dunnellon, Virgil has turned his passion for land transformation into Klaus Excavation.

At 65, Virgil isn't the retiring type. He operates every machine himself, driven by a genuine love for turning overgrown brush into something beautiful. Whether it's a home site or a horse farm, he brings a bit of Oklahoma grit, Texas cowboy spirit, and Florida sunshine to help neighbors realize their land's potential.

  • Fully insured
  • Specialists in small rural properties
  • Transparent pricing and clear communication
  • Respect for your land and your time

Our Equipment

From mulchers to saw‑rigs to grading attachments, our machines are purpose‑built for Florida terrain. Thick oak? No problem. Sandy soil? Easy. Tight spaces? We’ve got the finesse and the horsepower.

  • Skid‑steer mulching head
  • High‑limb saw attachment
  • Grading & leveling equipment
  • Brush clearing implements
Bobcat skid steer with high-limb saw attachment

High-Limb Saw

Klaus Excavation equipment loaded on trailer

Equipment Transport

CAT mini excavator digging on site

Mini Excavator

Bobcat skid steer with forestry mulching head

Our Process

We keep things simple, clear, and efficient. No complicated contracts. No shifting schedules.

  • 1. Walk your land with you (or via video if you prefer)
  • 2. Discuss what stays, what goes, and what your final goal is
  • 3. Provide an honest, upfront estimate
  • 4. Show up on time and get it done
  • 5. Leave the site clean and ready for what’s next